he can count alicia keys, president obama, eric clapton and jay-z, among his biggest fans. singer, song writer, guitarist and performer gary clark jr. is here to perform a song from his latest album, "blak and blu." you've been likened to jimi hendrix. do you pinch yourself sometimes? can you believe this is happening to you? >> you know, it's a bit overwhelming. surreal at times. but i'm enjoying the moment. >> you should. savor it. you started playing guitar around 12 years old. around the christmas season. >> that's right. i got a guitar on that break. went to school and checked out some books. and it's been on since. >> who was your idol at that point? >> my idol at that point, i guess stevie ray vaughan, being from texas. jimi hendrix, freddy king. blues guys. >> let's get to the song. it's called "ain't messin''round." ladies and gentlemen, gary clark jr. ♪ i don't believe in competition ♪ ♪ ain't nobody else like me around ♪ ♪ i don't need your imposition ♪ ♪ it ain't that hard to figure it out ♪ ♪ give it up now play it cool ♪ ♪ give it up now